Google and MIT are joining forces to deliver Scratch Blocks, a new and improved variant of the programming language for children. The programming language is open on developer preview, and young ...

In an interview with Mitchel Resnick, who leads the group at MIT that develops Scratch, Amanda Sandler, CS First Program Manager asked Mitchell to explain main new features of the new Scratch 3.0 ...

Students will apply their knowledge of physical science concepts to create a lunar lander game using Scratch. They will use Vernier force and acceleration sensors to understand forces and integrate ...

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. -- Google's annual developer conference doesn't officially kick off until Wednesday but about 120 of the company's youngest developers are already getting to preview one of its ...

Learning to code can help students expand their thinking, express their ideas, and build creative confidence. How can you help more students realize their potential to express themselves through ...

Coding is one aspect of digital making. When you write code, you are writing instructions for a computer to follow. The instructions might just be "turn this graphic by one degree each second", or ...

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To celebrate 50 years since kids programming languages were first introduced, Google created a special Google Doodle "Coding for Carrots" game directed at kids to get them excited and engaged about ...

Students and Scratch programmers patiently waiting for the official launch of the new Scratch 3.0 programming and visual coding environment, will be pleased to know that it has today officially ...

As a homeschooling parent, I'm a big fan of educational software and I've written quite about about various programs in the past. But, as a programmer, I'm also a big fan of any program that makes ...

Whether or not your child grows up to be the next Zuckerberg, programming is a highly useful skill for him or her to learn. It teaches vital problem-solving, creativity, and communication skills. Plus ...

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